Corporate Finance Strategic Accounting Infrastructure & Control (Securities) – Associate - Delaware

Job description

CIB Finance & Business Management
Strategic Accounting Infrastructure & Control (Securities) - Associate

Description

The goals of the Corporate Investment Bank Finance & Business Management organization are to ensure a sound control environment and provide financial advice to support the business strategy. Within CIB F&BM, the Controllers organization is responsible for ensuring the overall integrity and validity of the financial statements and controls over the transaction cycle; performing critical reporting functions for the organization, including legal entity, financial and regulatory, as well as product valuation; improving ongoing processes, and ensuring execution and implementation of the overall financial architecture.

The Controllers organization is responsible for the execution and implementation of the overall financial architecture. In support of this initiative, the Strategic Accounting Infrastructure & Control team is looking for an associate to support the implementation of a global solution for securities (debt and equity).

Key Responsibilities include :
· Provide and document detailed accounting requirements for debt and equity instruments according to US and local GAAP.
· Liaise with Product Controllers and other interested parties to ensure other requirements are addressed.
· Work closely with technology partners to ensure build meets finance requirements. Write and execute UAT test cases.
· Ensure strategic infrastructure design meets Finance Principles and Big Rules established.
· Analyze controls to ensure the strategic infrastructure operates within a solid control environment.
· Liaise with PMO and assist with overall governance.
· Participate in other system related projects (non-strategic).

Desired profile

Qualifications

The candidate must be a self starter who is able to work in a fast paced, results driven environment. Additional qualifications:
·  3+ years finance and/or external reporting and/or audit experience
·  In depth knowledge of securities and their accounting treatment (CPA preferred)
·  Business process or technology project experience, a plus
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
·  Attention to detail and ability to work independently
·  Strong analytical and problem solving skills
·  Excellent multitasking and prioritizing skills
·  Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
·  Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot tables, v-lookups) and PowerPoint
·  Knowledge of key Finance systems and processes, including MIS and GL, a plus
·  Knowledge of derivatives and loans a plus